Surgical Technician

To demonstrate knowledge of strict aseptic technique to provide the safest most optimum care to each patient. To assure quality care of patient in the Operating Room. To assist the Surgeon with instrumentation and anticipate his/her needs. To provide care based on needs of individual patients including but not limited to adult, pediatric, neonatal and adolescents.

Minimum Qualifications

• Licensure as a Registered Nurse or Licensed Vocational Nurse or
• Certificate of training for Operating Room Technician

Essential Functions

• Selects instrumentation appropriate for procedure.
• Checks room for cleanliness, availability of supplies and equipment at the beginning of the day.
• Open sterile packs and supplies, using surgeon's preference card for specific requests. Use supplies conservatively and efficiently.
• Scrub hands and arms according to Sterile Scrub Techniques Policy. Dons sterile gown and gloves, maintaining sterile technique.
• Sets up back table and mayo using surgeon's preference card as a reference for instruments, medications, etc.
• Maintains proper sterile technique when gowning and gloving the Surgeon. Assists with draping of patient and confirms the operative area.
• Attaches light handles and hands-off to circulating nurse the appropriate equipment to begin the procedure. (Example: bovie, suction, light source, camera).
• Performs sponge and needle counts with Circulator, if required.
• Brings mayo stand and back table with assistance from the circulating nurse up to the operating room table.
• During procedure, 1) passes instruments to surgeon and the assistant, 2) is attentive to operative area by being alert for breaks in technique, 3) maintains an attitude of willingness to assist with the procedure, 4) Is aware of location of all instruments, needles, sponges and specimens.
• Keeps mayo and back table neat and orderly.
• Cares for the specimen following Operating Room policy and procedure.
• Assists the Surgeon with dressings at end of procedure.

Physical Demands

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job the employee is frequently required to sit, converse, and listen; use hands to touch, handle, or feel objects, tools, or controls; and to reach with hands and arms. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision and the ability to adjust focus.

The employee must be able to life and/or carry over 20 pounds on a regular basis and be able to push/pull over 25 pounds on a regular basis.

The employee must be able to stand and/or walk at least five hours per day.

Work Environment

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.